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You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0) Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Answer : D Answer Justification : Glaciers of the Karakoram Range Maximum development of glaciers occurs in the Karakoram range. Some of the largest glaciers outside the polar and sub-polar regions are found in this range. The southern side of this range has many gigantic glaciers. The 75 km long Siachen Glacier in Nubra valley has the distinction of being the largest glacier outside the polar and the sub-polar regions. Answer : D Answer Justification : Glaciers of the Karakoram Range Maximum development of glaciers occurs in the Karakoram range. Some of the largest glaciers outside the polar and sub-polar regions are found in this range. The southern side of this range has many gigantic glaciers. The 75 km long Siachen Glacier in Nubra valley has the distinction of being the largest glacier outside the polar and the sub-polar regions. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Answer : D . The following are the major pollutants from motor vehicles: Particulate matter (PM). One type of particulate matter is the soot seen in vehicle exhaust. Fine particles — less than one-tenth the diameter of a human hair — pose a serious threat to human health, as they can penetrate deep into the lungs. PM can be a primary pollutant or a secondary pollutant from hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxides. Diesel exhaust is a major contributor to PM pollution. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). These pollutants react with nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight to form ground level ozone, a main ingredient in smog. Though beneficial in the upper atmosphere, at the ground level this gas irritates the respiratory system, causing coughing, choking, and reduced lung capacity. VOCs emitted from cars, trucks and buses — which include the toxic air pollutants benzene, acetaldehyde, and 1,3-butadiene — are linked to different types of cancer. Nitrogen oxides (NOx). These pollutants form ground level ozone and particulate matter (secondary). Also harmful as a primary pollutant, NOx can cause lung irritation and weaken the body’s defenses against respiratory infections such as pneumonia and influenza. Answer : D . The following are the major pollutants from motor vehicles: Particulate matter (PM). One type of particulate matter is the soot seen in vehicle exhaust. Fine particles — less than one-tenth the diameter of a human hair — pose a serious threat to human health, as they can penetrate deep into the lungs. PM can be a primary pollutant or a secondary pollutant from hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxides. Diesel exhaust is a major contributor to PM pollution. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). These pollutants react with nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight to form ground level ozone, a main ingredient in smog. Though beneficial in the upper atmosphere, at the ground level this gas irritates the respiratory system, causing coughing, choking, and reduced lung capacity. VOCs emitted from cars, trucks and buses — which include the toxic air pollutants benzene, acetaldehyde, and 1,3-butadiene — are linked to different types of cancer. Nitrogen oxides (NOx). These pollutants form ground level ozone and particulate matter (secondary). Also harmful as a primary pollutant, NOx can cause lung irritation and weaken the body’s defenses against respiratory infections such as pneumonia and influenza. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Answer : D The Shola vegetation are tropical montane forests found in the Western Ghats separated by rolling grasslands in high altitudes. Hence, statement 1 is correct. These patches of shola forest are found mainly in the valleys and are usually separated from one another by undulating montane grassland. the Nilgiris, Anaimalai, Munnar, Palni hills, Meghamalai, Agasthyamalai to the south and the Malnad and associated ranges in parts of Wayanad, Coorg, Baba Budangiri and Kudremukh up the north, in the states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect. They have high concentration of lichen, mosses, ferns and orchids. Hence, statement 3 is correct. Answer : D The Shola vegetation are tropical montane forests found in the Western Ghats separated by rolling grasslands in high altitudes. Hence, statement 1 is correct. These patches of shola forest are found mainly in the valleys and are usually separated from one another by undulating montane grassland. the Nilgiris, Anaimalai, Munnar, Palni hills, Meghamalai, Agasthyamalai to the south and the Malnad and associated ranges in parts of Wayanad, Coorg, Baba Budangiri and Kudremukh up the north, in the states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect. They have high concentration of lichen, mosses, ferns and orchids. Hence, statement 3 is correct. Animal Welfare Board of India was constituted under which of the following acts? Correct Answer : C The Animal Welfare Board of India is a statutory advisory body on Animal Welfare Laws and promotes animal welfare in the country. Established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (No. 59 of 1960), the Animal Welfare Board of India was started under the stewardship of Late Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale, well known humanitarian. Correct Answer : C The Animal Welfare Board of India is a statutory advisory body on Animal Welfare Laws and promotes animal welfare in the country. Established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (No. 59 of 1960), the Animal Welfare Board of India was started under the stewardship of Late Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale, well known humanitarian. Consider the following statements regarding the Ecotone: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Answer : C Both the statements given above are correct. An Ecotone describes an area that acts as a transition or boundary between two ecosystems. This could be, for example, an area of marshland between a river and the riverbank, a clearing within a forest or a much larger area such as the transition between Arctic Tundra and Forest biomes in Northern Siberia. As this area is inevitably influenced by the two bordering ecosystems, it is therefore a consequence of this that a higher density of organisms and variety of species can be found within an Ecotone. This increase in biodiversity is referred to as the “edge effect”. Answer : C Both the statements given above are correct. An Ecotone describes an area that acts as a transition or boundary between two ecosystems. This could be, for example, an area of marshland between a river and the riverbank, a clearing within a forest or a much larger area such as the transition between Arctic Tundra and Forest biomes in Northern Siberia. As this area is inevitably influenced by the two bordering ecosystems, it is therefore a consequence of this that a higher density of organisms and variety of species can be found within an Ecotone. This increase in biodiversity is referred to as the “edge effect”. Which of the following National Parks is/are included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list? Select the correct answer using the code given below: Answer : B Answer Justification : A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site that has been nominated for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s International World Heritage program. The program aims to catalogue and preserve sites of outstanding importance, either cultural or natural, to the common heritage of humankind. Answer : B Answer Justification : A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site that has been nominated for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s International World Heritage program. The program aims to catalogue and preserve sites of outstanding importance, either cultural or natural, to the common heritage of humankind. Which of the countries given above is/are identified as Mega diverse country? Correct Answer : C Answer Justification : Megadiversity Countries is a term used to refer to the world’s top biodiversity-rich countries. To qualify as a Megadiverse Country, a country must: Correct Answer : C Answer Justification : Megadiversity Countries is a term used to refer to the world’s top biodiversity-rich countries. To qualify as a Megadiverse Country, a country must: Which one of the following is a site for ex-situ method of conservation of biodiversity? Answer : B Answer Justification : Ex-situ conservation is the preservation of components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats. This involves conservation of genetic resources, as well as wild and cultivated or species, and draws on a diverse body of techniques and facilities. Answer : B Answer Justification : Ex-situ conservation is the preservation of components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats. This involves conservation of genetic resources, as well as wild and cultivated or species, and draws on a diverse body of techniques and facilities. Which of the following is/are the characteristics that the pollutant should possess in order for bio magnification to occur? Select the correct answer using the code given below: Answer : B Answer Justification : Biomagnification stands for Biological Magnification, which means the increase of contaminated substances or toxic chemicals that take place in the food chains. These substances often arise from intoxicated or contaminated environments. The contaminants include heavy metals namely mercury, arsenic, pesticides such as DDT, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) compounds which are then taken up by organisms because of the food they consume or the intoxication of their environment. Pollutant needs to satisfy characteristics like long life, biologically active, soluble in fat etc to make biomagnification possible. Hence, statement 1 and statement 3 are incorrect, and statement 2 is correct. Answer : B Answer Justification : Biomagnification stands for Biological Magnification, which means the increase of contaminated substances or toxic chemicals that take place in the food chains. These substances often arise from intoxicated or contaminated environments. The contaminants include heavy metals namely mercury, arsenic, pesticides such as DDT, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) compounds which are then taken up by organisms because of the food they consume or the intoxication of their environment. Pollutant needs to satisfy characteristics like long life, biologically active, soluble in fat etc to make biomagnification possible. Hence, statement 1 and statement 3 are incorrect, and statement 2 is correct. Which of the following elements/compounds is/are Indoor air pollutants? Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Answer : D Answer Justification : Indoor Air Pollutants: Answer : D Answer Justification : Indoor Air Pollutants: 19 March 2022
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2 points- Consider the following statements regarding Glaciers
- The Siachen Glacier in Nubra valley is the largest glacier outside the polar and the sub-polar
- The glaciers of the Pir Panjal Range are less numerous and smaller in size as compared to those of the Karakoram
- Gangotri Glacier is located in Uttarkashi,
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer : D
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Glaciers of the Karakoram Range
Maximum development of glaciers occurs in the Karakoram range.
Some of the largest glaciers outside the polar and sub-polar regions are found in this range. The southern side of this range has many gigantic glaciers.
The 75 km long Siachen Glacier in Nubra valley has the distinction of being the largest glacier outside the polar and the sub-polar regions.
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Answer : D
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Glaciers of the Karakoram Range
Maximum development of glaciers occurs in the Karakoram range.
Some of the largest glaciers outside the polar and sub-polar regions are found in this range. The southern side of this range has many gigantic glaciers.
The 75 km long Siachen Glacier in Nubra valley has the distinction of being the largest glacier outside the polar and the sub-polar regions.
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Question 2 of 10
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- Which of the following pollutants is/are present in motor vehicle emission?
- Benzene
- Acetaldehyde
- Carbon Monoxide
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Answer : D
Answer Justification :
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The following are the major pollutants from motor vehicles:
Particulate matter (PM). One type of particulate matter is the soot seen in vehicle exhaust. Fine particles — less than one-tenth the diameter of a human hair — pose a serious threat to human health, as they can penetrate deep into the lungs. PM can be a primary pollutant or a secondary pollutant from hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxides. Diesel exhaust is a major contributor to PM pollution.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). These pollutants react with nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight to form ground level ozone, a main ingredient in smog. Though beneficial in the upper atmosphere, at the ground level this gas irritates the respiratory system, causing coughing, choking, and reduced lung capacity. VOCs emitted from cars, trucks and buses — which include the toxic air pollutants benzene, acetaldehyde, and 1,3-butadiene — are linked to different types of cancer.
Nitrogen oxides (NOx). These pollutants form ground level ozone and particulate matter (secondary). Also harmful as a primary pollutant, NOx can cause lung irritation and weaken the body’s defenses against respiratory infections such as pneumonia and influenza.
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Answer : D
Answer Justification :
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The following are the major pollutants from motor vehicles:
Particulate matter (PM). One type of particulate matter is the soot seen in vehicle exhaust. Fine particles — less than one-tenth the diameter of a human hair — pose a serious threat to human health, as they can penetrate deep into the lungs. PM can be a primary pollutant or a secondary pollutant from hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxides. Diesel exhaust is a major contributor to PM pollution.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). These pollutants react with nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight to form ground level ozone, a main ingredient in smog. Though beneficial in the upper atmosphere, at the ground level this gas irritates the respiratory system, causing coughing, choking, and reduced lung capacity. VOCs emitted from cars, trucks and buses — which include the toxic air pollutants benzene, acetaldehyde, and 1,3-butadiene — are linked to different types of cancer.
Nitrogen oxides (NOx). These pollutants form ground level ozone and particulate matter (secondary). Also harmful as a primary pollutant, NOx can cause lung irritation and weaken the body’s defenses against respiratory infections such as pneumonia and influenza.
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2 points- With reference to the Shola Forests, consider the following statements:
- They are patches of stunted tropical montane
- They have completely spread over the states of Eastern
- They have a high concentration of lichen, mosses, ferns and
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer : D
Answer Justification :
The Shola vegetation are tropical montane forests found in the Western Ghats separated
by rolling grasslands in high altitudes. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
These patches of shola forest are found mainly in the valleys and are usually separated from one another by undulating montane grassland.
Shola forests are found in the higher elevation hill regions of
the Nilgiris, Anaimalai, Munnar, Palni hills, Meghamalai, Agasthyamalai to the south and the Malnad and associated ranges in parts of Wayanad, Coorg, Baba
Budangiri and Kudremukh up the north, in the states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
They have high concentration of lichen, mosses, ferns and orchids. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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Answer : D
Answer Justification :
The Shola vegetation are tropical montane forests found in the Western Ghats separated
by rolling grasslands in high altitudes. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
These patches of shola forest are found mainly in the valleys and are usually separated from one another by undulating montane grassland.
Shola forests are found in the higher elevation hill regions of
the Nilgiris, Anaimalai, Munnar, Palni hills, Meghamalai, Agasthyamalai to the south and the Malnad and associated ranges in parts of Wayanad, Coorg, Baba
Budangiri and Kudremukh up the north, in the states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
They have high concentration of lichen, mosses, ferns and orchids. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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Question 4 of 10
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2 pointsAnimal Welfare Board of India was constituted under which of the following acts?
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Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
The Animal Welfare Board of India is a statutory advisory body on Animal Welfare Laws and promotes animal welfare in the country. Established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (No. 59 of 1960), the Animal Welfare Board of India was started under the stewardship of Late Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale, well known humanitarian.
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Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
The Animal Welfare Board of India is a statutory advisory body on Animal Welfare Laws and promotes animal welfare in the country. Established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (No. 59 of 1960), the Animal Welfare Board of India was started under the stewardship of Late Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale, well known humanitarian.
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Question 5 of 10
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2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Ecotone:
- It describes an area that acts as a transition or boundary between two
- Mangroves is one of the examples for
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer : C
Answer Justification :
Both the statements given above are correct.
An Ecotone describes an area that acts as a transition or boundary between two ecosystems. This could be, for example, an area of marshland between a river and the riverbank, a clearing within a forest or a much larger area such as the transition between Arctic Tundra and Forest biomes in Northern Siberia.
As this area is inevitably influenced by the two bordering ecosystems, it is therefore a consequence of this that a higher density of organisms and variety of species can be found within an Ecotone. This increase in biodiversity is referred to as the “edge effect”.
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Answer : C
Answer Justification :
Both the statements given above are correct.
An Ecotone describes an area that acts as a transition or boundary between two ecosystems. This could be, for example, an area of marshland between a river and the riverbank, a clearing within a forest or a much larger area such as the transition between Arctic Tundra and Forest biomes in Northern Siberia.
As this area is inevitably influenced by the two bordering ecosystems, it is therefore a consequence of this that a higher density of organisms and variety of species can be found within an Ecotone. This increase in biodiversity is referred to as the “edge effect”.
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Question 6 of 10
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2 pointsWhich of the following National Parks is/are included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list?
- Bandipur National Park
- Sundarbans National Park
- Nagarhole National Park
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Answer : B
Answer Justification :
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site that has been nominated for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s International World Heritage program. The program aims to catalogue and preserve sites of outstanding importance, either cultural or natural, to the common heritage of humankind.
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Answer : B
Answer Justification :
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site that has been nominated for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s International World Heritage program. The program aims to catalogue and preserve sites of outstanding importance, either cultural or natural, to the common heritage of humankind.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points- Consider the following countries:
- Japan
- India
- Madagascar
- New Zealand
Which of the countries given above is/are identified as Mega diverse country?
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Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
Megadiversity Countries is a term used to refer to the world’s top biodiversity-rich countries. To qualify as a Megadiverse Country, a country must:
- Have at least 5000 of the world’s plants as endemics
- Have marine ecosystems within its borders
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Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
Megadiversity Countries is a term used to refer to the world’s top biodiversity-rich countries. To qualify as a Megadiverse Country, a country must:
- Have at least 5000 of the world’s plants as endemics
- Have marine ecosystems within its borders
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 pointsWhich one of the following is a site for ex-situ method of conservation of biodiversity?
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Answer : B
Answer Justification :
Ex-situ conservation is the preservation of components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats. This involves conservation of genetic resources, as well as wild and cultivated or species, and draws on a diverse body of techniques and facilities.
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Answer : B
Answer Justification :
Ex-situ conservation is the preservation of components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats. This involves conservation of genetic resources, as well as wild and cultivated or species, and draws on a diverse body of techniques and facilities.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following is/are the characteristics that the pollutant should possess in order for bio magnification to occur?
- A pollutant should have a short
- A pollutant should be biologically
- A pollutant should be insoluble in
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Answer : B
Answer Justification :
Biomagnification stands for Biological Magnification, which means the increase of contaminated substances or toxic chemicals that take place in the food chains. These substances often arise from intoxicated or contaminated environments.
The contaminants include heavy metals namely mercury, arsenic, pesticides such as DDT, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) compounds which are then taken up by organisms because of the food they consume or the intoxication of their environment.
Pollutant needs to satisfy characteristics like long life, biologically active, soluble in fat etc to make biomagnification possible.
Hence, statement 1 and statement 3 are incorrect, and statement 2 is correct.
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Answer : B
Answer Justification :
Biomagnification stands for Biological Magnification, which means the increase of contaminated substances or toxic chemicals that take place in the food chains. These substances often arise from intoxicated or contaminated environments.
The contaminants include heavy metals namely mercury, arsenic, pesticides such as DDT, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) compounds which are then taken up by organisms because of the food they consume or the intoxication of their environment.
Pollutant needs to satisfy characteristics like long life, biologically active, soluble in fat etc to make biomagnification possible.
Hence, statement 1 and statement 3 are incorrect, and statement 2 is correct.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following elements/compounds is/are Indoor air pollutants?
- Tobacco
- Formaldehyde
- Asbestos
- Radon
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- 1, 2 and 3 only
Correct
Answer : D
Answer Justification :
Indoor Air Pollutants:
- Volatile organic compounds
- The main indoor sources are perfumes, hair sprays, furniture polish, glues, air fresheners, moth repellents, wood preservatives, and other
- Tobacco
- Smoke generates a wide range of harmful chemicals and is
- Biological pollutants
- It includes pollen from plants, mite, and hair from pets, fungi, parasites, and some Most of them are allergens and can cause asthma, hay fever, and other allergic diseases.
- Formaldehyde
- Mainly from carpets, particle boards, and insulation It causes irritation to the eyes and nose and allergies.
- Radon
- It is a gas that is emitted naturally by the Due to modern houses having poor ventilation, it is confined inside the house and causes lung cancers.
- Asbestos
- Pesticides
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Answer : D
Answer Justification :
Indoor Air Pollutants:
- Volatile organic compounds
- The main indoor sources are perfumes, hair sprays, furniture polish, glues, air fresheners, moth repellents, wood preservatives, and other
- Tobacco
- Smoke generates a wide range of harmful chemicals and is
- Biological pollutants
- It includes pollen from plants, mite, and hair from pets, fungi, parasites, and some Most of them are allergens and can cause asthma, hay fever, and other allergic diseases.
- Formaldehyde
- Mainly from carpets, particle boards, and insulation It causes irritation to the eyes and nose and allergies.
- Radon
- It is a gas that is emitted naturally by the Due to modern houses having poor ventilation, it is confined inside the house and causes lung cancers.
- Asbestos
- Pesticides
